Chuck Willis

Chuck Willis

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This singer had two careers. The first on the Okeh label, where he enjoyed immediate success with the specialist public. The second was with Atlantic, where his modern version of the classic C.C. Rider, later covered by Elvis Presley*, propelled him to the top of the charts in 1957. His plaintive voice and natural elegance made him one of the most endearing performers of the pioneering rock era.

Top tracks

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What'cha Gonna Do (When Your Baby Leaves You)
Chuck Willis
Everybody's Got the Blues
02:45
Writer: Willis Chuck
04
It's Too Late
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:35
Writer: Chuck Willis
01
What Am I Living For
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:26
Writer: Harris - JAY
02
Hang up My Rock and Roll Shoes
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:19
Writer: Willis Chuck / Composers: Willis
03
Keep A Knockin'
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:15
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
26
I Feel So Bad
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:53
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
03
My Story (with The Royals)
Chuck Willis
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
03:09
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis

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  • Discography
Albums
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
2020 Frank Goldy
05-11-2020
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
01
I'll Be so Glad When Your Heart Is Mine
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
03:37
Composers: Willis
02
That Train Is Gone
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:51
Composers: Willis
03
Stop and Think
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:50
Composers: Willis
04
Whatcha Gonna Do When Your Baby Leaves You
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:45
Composers: Willis
05
Thunder and Lighting
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:37
Composers: Willis
06
Juanita
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:37
Composers: Willis - Stone
07
It's Too Late
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:35
Composers: Willis
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Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
Wnts
20-06-2011
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
01
Kansas City Woman
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:00
Writer: Willis / Composers: Willis
02
From the Bottom of My Heart
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:20
Writer: Willis / Composers: Willis
03
Take It Like a Man
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:15
Writer: Willis / Composers: Willis
04
C.C. Rider
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:31
Writer: Willis / Composers: Willis
05
What Am I Living for?
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:26
Writer: Jay / Composers: Harris
06
If I Were You
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:43
Writer: Willis / Composers: Willis
07
Ring Ding Doo
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:29
Writer: Willis / Composers: Willis
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The King Of The Stroll
â„— 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing
24-05-2005
The King Of The Stroll
01
That Train Gone
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:51
Writer: Chuck Willis - Willis Chuck
02
Love Me Cherry
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:19
Writer: Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
03
Juanita
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:37
Writer: Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
04
It's Too Late
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:35
Writer: Chuck Willis
05
My Life
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:45
Writer: Chuck Willis - Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
06
What'cha Gonna Do (When Your Baby Leaves You)
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:45
Writer: Willis Chuck
07
Kansas City Woman
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:00
Writer: Chuck Willis - Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
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The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
This compilation (P) 2003 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
01-01-2003
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
01
Can't You See
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:30
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
02
Be Good Or Be Gone
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:20
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
03
It Ain't Right To Treat Me Wrong
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:48
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
04
Let's Jump Tonight
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:18
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
05
It's Too Late Baby
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:51
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
06
I Rule My House
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:47
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
07
My Baby's On My Mind
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:43
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
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I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
â„— 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing
01-01-1962
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
01
What Am I Living For
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:26
Writer: Harris - JAY
02
Hang up My Rock and Roll Shoes
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:19
Writer: Willis Chuck / Composers: Willis
03
Stop and Think
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:50
Writer: Willis Chuck
04
From the Bottom of My Heart
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:36
Writer: Willis Chuck
05
Just One Kiss
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:15
Writer: Willis Chuck
06
You'll Be My Love
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:10
Writer: Willis Chuck
07
Keep a Drivin'
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:20
Writer: Willis Chuck
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R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
Originally Released 1969 T-Neck Records, (P) 1979 Capitol Records inc., 1979 MJJ Productions, Inc., 1984 Personal Records Inc., 1985, 1987 Courtesy of Universal Music Special Markets, 1996 Ruthless Re
01-01-1996
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
01
My Baby's Gone (Album Version)
The Ravens
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
02:47
Writer: B. Sanford - J. Ricks / Composers: B. Sanford - J. Ricks
02
It Rocks! It Rolls! It Swings! (Album Version)
The Treniers
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
03:03
Writer: C. Trenier - Darryl Hill / Composers: C. Trenier - Darryl Hill
03
My Story (with The Royals)
Chuck Willis
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
03:09
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
04
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Album Version)
Big Maybelle
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
02:45
Writer: D. C. Williams / Composers: D. C. Williams
05
I Put a Spell on You
Screamin' Jay Hawkins
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
02:24
Writer: Screamin' Jay Hawkins / Composers: Screamin' Jay Hawkins
06
Don't Let Go
Roy Hamilton
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
02:35
Writer: J. Stone / Composers: J. Stone
07
This Bitter Earth (2002 Mix)
Aretha Franklin
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
04:33
Writer: Clyde Otis / Composers: Clyde Otis
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Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
â„— 2007 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company
30-10-2007
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
01
Smokey Joe's Cafe
The Coasters
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
02:46
Writer: Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller
02
Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
Ben E. King
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
02:55
Writer: Ahmet Ertegun - Betty Nelson
03
Spanish Harlem
Ben E. King
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
02:53
Writer: Jerry Leiber - Phil Spector
04
Stand By Me
Ben E. King
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
02:54
Writer: Ben E. King - Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller / Composers: Ben E. King - Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller
05
Chains of Love (with Van Piano Man Walls Orchestra)
Joe Turner
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
03:23
Writer: Ahmet Ertegun - Harry Van Walls
06
Corrine Corrina
Joe Turner
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
02:53
Writer: Chatman - Parish - Williams / Composers: Chatman and Parish - Williams
07
Flip Flop and Fly
Joe Turner and His Blues Kings
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
02:47
Writer: Calhoun - L.W. Turner
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Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
1995 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
28-02-1995
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
01
Wake up Everybody (feat. Teddy Pendergrass)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
07:31
Writer: John Whitehead - Gene McFadden - Victor Carstarphen / Composers: John Whitehead - Gene McFadden - Victor Carstarphen
02
Caravan of Love
Isley, Jasper, Isley
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
05:44
Writer: Marvin Isley - Ernest Isley - Christopher Jasper / Composers: Marvin Isley - Ernest Isley - Christopher Jasper
03
Me and Mrs. Jones
Billy Paul
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
04:49
Writer: Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff - Cary Gilbert / Composers: Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff - Cary Gilbert
04
Kiss and Say Goodbye
The Manhattans
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
04:26
Writer: Winfred Lovett / Composers: Winfred Lovett
05
Ain't No Sunshine (Single Version)
Bill Withers
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
02:04
Writer: Bill Withers / Composers: Bill Withers
06
Piece of My Heart
Erma Franklin
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
02:36
Writer: Jerry Ragavoy - Bert Berns / Composers: Jerry Ragavoy - Bert Berns
07
Maybelle's Blues (Album Version)
Big Maybelle
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
03:09
Writer: Maybelle Smith / Composers: Maybelle Smith
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Spank, Sparkle & Growl
15-05-2010
Spank, Sparkle & Growl
01
Swing About You
GINGER ST. JAMES & The Grinders
Spank, Sparkle & Growl
03:23
02
Lonely Cryin' Blues
GINGER ST. JAMES & The Grinders
Spank, Sparkle & Growl
02:44
03
Boom Boom Room
GINGER ST. JAMES & The Grinders
Spank, Sparkle & Growl
03:42
04
Devil Dance
GINGER ST. JAMES & The Grinders
Spank, Sparkle & Growl
04:19
05
Don't Deceive Me (feat. GINGER ST. JAMES & The Grinders)
Chuck Willis
Spank, Sparkle & Growl
03:45
06
Lullaby
GINGER ST. JAMES & The Grinders
Spank, Sparkle & Growl
03:04
Oldies Hits
2021 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
24-12-2021
Oldies Hits
01
Last Train to Clarksville
The Monkees
Oldies Hits
02:44
Writer: Bobby Hart - Tommy Boyce / Composers: Bobby Hart - Tommy Boyce
02
You Sexy Thing (7'' Version)
Hot Chocolate
Oldies Hits
04:01
Writer: Errol Brown / Composers: Errol Brown
03
Rag Doll
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Oldies Hits
02:59
Writer: Bob Crewe - Bob Gaudio
04
People Are Strange (2017 Remaster)
The Doors
Oldies Hits
02:12
Writer: Jim Morrison - Robby Krieger / Composers: Jim Morrison - Robby Krieger
05
Such a Night
Clyde McPhatter
Oldies Hits
02:31
Writer: Chase / Composers: Chase
06
Windy
The Association
Oldies Hits
02:56
Writer: Ruthann Friedman / Composers: Ruthann Friedman
07
The Beat Goes On
Sonny & Cher
Oldies Hits
03:25
Writer: Sonny Bono / Composers: Sonny Bono
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1950s Time Capsule
2025 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
22-11-2025
1950s Time Capsule
01
All I Have to Do Is Dream
The Everly Brothers
1950s Time Capsule
02:23
Writer: Boudleaux Bryant - Felice Bryant / Composers: Boudleaux Bryant - Felice Bryant
02
Who Put the Bomp (In the Bomp Bomp Bomp)
Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
1950s Time Capsule
02:59
Writer: Barry Mann - Gerry Goffin / Composers: Barry Mann - Gerry Goffin
03
La Bamba
Ritchie Valens
1950s Time Capsule
02:06
Writer: Ritchie Valens - Traditional / Composers: Ritchie Valens - Traditional
04
Beyond the Sea
Bobby Darin
1950s Time Capsule
02:50
Writer: Charles Trenet - Jack Lawrence / Composers: Charles Trenet - Jack Lawrence
05
I Got a Woman (Single Version)
Ray Charles
1950s Time Capsule
02:51
Writer: Ray Charles - Renald Richard / Composers: Ray Charles - Renald Richard
06
Wild One
Jerry Lee Lewis
1950s Time Capsule
01:54
Writer: Dave Owens - Johnny Greenan - Johnny O'Keefe / Composers: Dave Owens - Johnny Greenan - Johnny O'Keefe
07
Charlie Brown
The Coasters
1950s Time Capsule
02:21
Writer: Bartholomew - domiNo - Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller / Composers: Bartholomew - domiNo - Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller
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Best 50's
2025 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
26-04-2025
Best 50's
01
Sh-Boom
The Chords
Best 50's
02:24
Writer: Bernard Edwards - Carl Feaster - Floyd Franklin McRae - James C Keyes - William R. Edwards / Composers: Bernard Edwards - Carl Feaster - Floyd Franklin McRae - James C Keyes - William R. Edwards
02
Who Put the Bomp (In the Bomp Bomp Bomp)
Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
Best 50's
02:59
Writer: Barry Mann - Gerry Goffin / Composers: Barry Mann - Gerry Goffin
03
I Only Have Eyes for You
The Flamingos
Best 50's
03:20
Writer: Al Dubin - Harry Warren / Composers: Al Dubin - Harry Warren
04
Dream Lover
Bobby Darin
Best 50's
02:31
Writer: Bobby Darin / Composers: Bobby Darin
05
Smokey Joe’s Cafe
The Robins
Best 50's
02:46
Writer: Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller / Composers: Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller
06
Kiss Me Honey Honey (Kiss Me)
Shirley Bassey
Best 50's
01:58
Writer: Albon Timothy - Michael Julien / Composers: Albon Timothy - Michael Julien
07
Crying in the Chapel
The Orioles
Best 50's
03:01
Writer: Artie Glenn / Composers: Artie Glenn
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Everybody's Got the Blues
2018 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
16-11-2018
Everybody's Got the Blues
01
Gambler's Blues
Otis Rush
Everybody's Got the Blues
05:41
Writer: JulesTaub - King b.b. - King-Johnny Pate / Composers: JulesTaub - King b.b. - King-Johnny Pate
02
Everybody's Cryin' Mercy
Bonnie Raitt
Everybody's Got the Blues
03:29
Writer: Mose Allison / Composers: Mose Allison
03
Red's New Dream
Louisiana Red
Everybody's Got the Blues
04:23
Writer: I. Minter
04
Down Home Blues
Etta James
Everybody's Got the Blues
04:36
Writer: George H. Jackson / Composers: George H. Jackson
05
I Need You Baby
Chuck Berry
Everybody's Got the Blues
03:13
Writer: Chuck Berry
06
Worried Life Blues
The Jimmy Rodgers All Stars
Everybody's Got the Blues
05:15
Writer: Maceo Merriweather
07
Talking Guitar Blues
Paul Rodgers
Everybody's Got the Blues
04:05
Writer: Paul Rodgers / Composers: Paul Rodgers
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Rhythm and Blues of the 50's Vol. 3
01-10-2012
Rhythm and Blues of the 50's Vol. 3
01
Yakety Yak
The Coasters
Rhythm and Blues of the 50's Vol. 3
01:48
02
Drown In My Own Tears
Ray Charles
Rhythm and Blues of the 50's Vol. 3
03:20
03
Treasure Of Love
Clyde McPhatter
Rhythm and Blues of the 50's Vol. 3
02:09
04
Mr. Lee
The Bobbettes
Rhythm and Blues of the 50's Vol. 3
02:12
05
Jim Dandy
Lavern Baker
Rhythm and Blues of the 50's Vol. 3
02:13
06
Hallelujah, I Love Her So
Ray Charles
Rhythm and Blues of the 50's Vol. 3
02:32
07
Searchin'
The Coasters
Rhythm and Blues of the 50's Vol. 3
02:40
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The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
2010 bofm ltd
01-01-2011
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
01
Bloodshot Eyes
Wynonie Harris
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
02:43
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
02
Fool Fool Fool
The Clovers
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
02:34
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
03
When It Rains It Pours
Pee Wee Crayton
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
03:03
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
04
Lookin' for a Man
Little Esher
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
02:45
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
05
Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand
Ray Charles
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
03:02
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
06
Rocket '88'
Jackie Brenston
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
02:50
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
07
Lost Love
Percy Mayfield
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
02:57
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
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